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icky

/ˈɪki/

ADJECTIVE

1. Unpleasant or disgusting

Causing feelings of disgust, revulsion, or strong dislike, often because something is dirty, unpleasant to touch, smell, taste, or look at.

1.1. Disgusting sights, smells, and substances

Used to describe something that feels, smells, or appears unpleasant, dirty, sticky, or repulsive.

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  • The murky water in the pond felt icky between my toes.
  • After the rain, the ground became muddy and icky to walk on.
  • The strange smell in the old basement was quite icky.
  • His hands were covered in a sticky and icky substance after working on the car.

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ADJECTIVE

2. Feeling physically unwell or nauseated

Experiencing an unpleasant physical sensation, especially nausea or general discomfort.

2.1. Nausea and stomach discomfort

Used informally to describe feeling sick, queasy, or uncomfortable in the stomach.

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  • The thought of eating the overcooked vegetables left an icky feeling in my stomach.

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